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Turkish power plant 'at risk of being destroyed' by wildfires

Images posted online by the mayor of Milas, Muhammet Tokat, showed the fire at the gates of the plant.

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Fire in Athens suburb destroys homes, vehicles

Residents face the aftermath of a savage wildfire that broke out in the northern suburb of Athens

Health news

It's red hot in Tokyo. Here's how the Olympic athletes are coping

Ice vests, air conditioners, and a whole lot of preparation. We asked the experts how the world's best athletes can beat the heat in Japan

Turkey

Turkey wildfires continue to rage as thermal power plant 'threatened'

They are Turkey's worst wildfires in at least a decade and have seen eight people killed and thousands evacuated.

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Travel News

Turkey travel plans? Everything you need to know about the wildfires

Turkey, Greece and Italy have been hit by wildfires in the past few days. Here’s the latest on travel and how you can help those affected.

Earth News

Baking Balkans as heatwave set to sizzle parts of southeast Europe

Temperatures are predicted to rise as high as 43 degrees celsius

United Kingdom

UK's Met Office issues first extreme weather warning over heatwave

The UK has been under heatwave conditions in recent days but temperatures will climb further this week, possibly reaching 33°C in some western parts, the Met Office said.

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How city designs are adapting to heatwaves and climate change

Reflective roads, green spaces and adaptive buildings. Here's what cities are doing to cope with extreme heat.

Earth News

Why America’s record-breaking night temperatures are so concerning

As North America experiences one of its hottest summers to date, we take a look at what this means for climate change.

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How to protect your skin from sun damage as global warming gets worse

With summers getting hotter and longer, here’s how to protect your skin with all important SPF.

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Scorching temperatures across Balkans cause disruption

Scorching temperatures across the Balkans caused significant disruptions, as people tired of COVID restrictions finally got a chance to get out of lockdowns and enjoy the summer weather.

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Otters in Oregon Zoo cool as ice amid heatwave

Otters at Oregon Zoo enjoy an ice bath as the temperature in Portland reached 35°C on Monday.

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Revellers ignore order not to celebrate solstice at Stonehenge

Revellers ignore order not to celebrate solstice at Stonehenge

World News

Europe in grip of first heatwave of season, but what are the records?

According to weather service severe-weather.eu, the current episode of heat across Western Europe should expand east towards central Europe around the middle of the week.

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A guide to surviving the heatwave without humiliating yourself

How to avoid the pitfalls of pit stains.

France

France experiences driest July in more than 60 years

According to Météo France, from July 1 to July 28, average precipitation represented only 28% of normal values across the country, making last month the driest July since 1959.

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Fire hydrants helping New Yorkers keep cool amid high temperatures

New York City has opened up hundreds of fire hydrants to help locals cope with hot temperatures.

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Beware of the sun: Doctors share tips as temperatures rise in Europe

During summer, the importance of sun protection cannot be overstated. How to choose and apply sunscreen properly? Euronews gathered a few tips from dermatologists.

Spain

Spain could lose its biggest glacier in just 20 years

Such is the rate of global warming that scientists predict that the Lost Mountain glacier in northern Spain will disappear altogether within twenty years.

United Kingdom

'Increase in deaths' reported during UK's hottest day on record

Hundreds more deaths than average were reported on the UK's hottest day on record this year, according to preliminary data.

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